MERCEDES H S vs SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S
SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 5.4/10. MERCEDES H S is significantly larger with 895 students, about 13.6× the size of SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S (66). In math proficiency, SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S leads at 75.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
MERCEDES H S
Mercedes, TX
5.4/10
High School8th – 12th
895 students
SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S
Weslaco, TX
6.1/10
High School10th – 12th
66 students
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| Metric | MERCEDES H S | SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.0 | 7.5 |
| Growth Score | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.3% | 89.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| State Rank | #6,366 of 8,584 | #5,093 of 8,584 |
| State Percentile | 26th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | MERCEDES H S | SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 24.0% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 15.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mercedes (78570) | Weslaco (78599) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,890 | $55,939 |
| Median Home Value | $83,400 | $113,300 |
| Median Rent | $686 | $954 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.7% | 16.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.5% | 23.6% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 29 min |